What’s on in Alberton

MAY

25 ZOMBIE Night Run at Rietvlei as a fund-raiser for Frances Vorwerg School for Children with Special Education Needs. The 5km fun run/walk starts at 6pm. Dress up in a scary outfit and bring your own flashlight or headlamp. This is a family and pet-friendly event. Entry fee is R50 per person. You can enter at the venue or pre-enter on quicket.co.za. For more information contact 011 683 3390.

25 GENIQUE Hammond, an Alberton girl has qualified to represent South Africa in New York this July. To realise this dream, a lot of funds are required. You can help Genique by supporting her fund-raiser event on May 25 at Hoërskool Dinamika. The ultimate voice band, Navi Redd, will be performing. The event will start at 6.30pm for 7pm and tickets will cost R100 each. To buy tickets, make any kind of donation or become a sponsor, please contact Marinda on 082 554 8980 or Eugene on 084 587 3083.

25-26 CAREER Expo at The Glen Shopping Centre in association with SABC. Don’t miss out on inspirational talks, flash mobs, music and lots of other entertainment and prizes to give away. Entrance is free for everyone to attend and you get the chance to find out about education. The High School Career Expo is South Africa’s only national public exhibition that is designed to provide both primary school children looking for a high school or prospective students or high school learners with the necessary tools to succeed in high school or tertiary education and beyond.

26 KOM geniet die 5km pretdraf/pretstap by die NG-kerk Alberton-Wes op 26 Mei. Stappers en drawwers ontmoet om 7.45vm. Wegspring om 8vm met die gelukkige trekking om 9.30vm. Kontak Karien 083 297 5506 vir navrae.

26 PRAWN and Food Festival from May 26-27 at the Weekend Market Johannesburg, corner of Nasrec and Rifle Range Ridgeway at Uncle Charlies. Come and enjoy real Portuguese prawns. Free entry to all. Market open Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. For more information contact 082 497 7218 or email info2weekendmarketjhb.co.za

26 MINIATURISTS in Gauteng come from all walks of life, all areas and encompass a love of all things small. Miniature Showcase is where artisans showcase their work in the miniature world. Join the next Miniature Showcase on May 26 from 9am to 12.30pm at Parkhurst Recreation Centre, corner of 13th Street and 5th Avenue, Parkhurst. Miniatures, dollhouse accessories and supplies available. No entrance fee but donations to Cerebral Palsy would be welcome. Contact Sue Engall on 011 787 2340 or miniatures@telkomsa.net for more information.

26 DISCOVER some retro gems at the Nostalgia and Collectable Fair on May 26 from 9am to 3pm at Jackson Dam, 91-93 Jackson Street, Brackenhurst. There will be plenty of stalls selling jewellery, gifts, clothing, books, plants, toys, white elephant items, crafts and even a huge fabric stash sale. There will be no shortage of stalls selling refreshments and delicious hot food, cakes, jams and preserves, fresh produce and eggs. A friendly atmosphere with fun activities, such as tombola and a raffle, will be for everyone’s enjoyment. Good quality donations are welcome and will be most appreciated, such as “white elephant” items, toys, pre-loved clothes, women’s accessories and books. Please call 011 902 9335 to arrange collection of donations.

26 DAAR wag vet pret vir die hele gesin by die NG-kerk Alberton-Wes se kerkbasaar op 26 Mei. Kom geniet ’n koppie koffie of tee by die teetuin met ietsie sout of soet daarmee saam. Bederf die gesin met heerlike pannekoek, slaptjips, kerrie en rys, worsrolle en allerlei gebak. Vars vruge, groente en vleis is ook te koop en daar is ’n verskeidenheid aktiwitiete vir die kinders om hulself mee besig te hou. Skryf in vir die 5km pretdraf/stap wat reeds om 8vm begin. Uitstalspasie is beskikbaar vir mense wat hul kunswerke wil kom verkoop teen R100 per tafel. Die kerk is geleë op die hoek van Ringeweg-Wes en Forestraat, New Redruth Alberton. Vir meer inligting kontak 011 869 0001 of 082 802 8242 tussen 9vm en 4nm.

26 GET out those dancing shoes and come and rock the night away in real ’80s style. Brackendowns CPF will be hosting an ’80s rock evening as a fund-raiser at Apache’s nightclub in Alrode on May 26. Entrance is only R25 per person and payable at the door on the evening. There will be a live DJ, a cash bar, plenty of dance space and loads of chill space. If you are not into the dancing side of things, come and enjoy a game of pool or simply relax in the cigar lounge with your friends. Boerewors rolls will be on sale all night and prizes for best dressed and other random ideas are up for grabs. Doors open at 7.30pm. For further details contact Luciano 072 319 4601.

27 OUR Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church invites you to the 17th annual Festival on May 27. At 10am there will be Holy Mass followed by food and entertainment for all, as well as a tea garden and a beer garden. It’s a family day. Entrance fee is adults R50 and children free. Pre-sold tickets available from the church office to avoid queuing. 10 Blougom Crescent, Liefde en Vrede, Mulbarton. For more info phone 011 432 5331 or 011 432 5312.

28 DUE to public demand, free foot screenings will be available until May 28. All are welcome, including children from age two, to come in for your free no obligation foot screening. To book a free foot screening contact 076 385 9454 or 082 392 1786 – screenings will be done strictly by appointment.

JUNE

2 IEDER en elk word uitgenooi om die Kersfees in Junie basaar te geniet wat op 2 Junie by die Alberton Aftree-Oord sal plaasvind. Daar sal heerlike eetgoed, soos pannekoek, vetkoek, soet koek, boerewors rolle, sop, kerrie en rys en baie poedings om van te kies, te koop wees. Die kinders sal hulself geniet in die kiddies’ corner en daar sal ook ponie ritte wees. Skakel asseblief vir Willemien op 011 907 1628 of stuur ’n e-pos na johnnyscatering@telkomsa.net vir meer besonderhede. Die organiseerders nooi alle uitstallers om van die geleentheid gebruik te maak. Tafels kos R250 vir die dag. Vir meer inligting of om uit te stal skakel 011 869 1544 of 084 553 5584 en vra vir Dez of stuur ’n e-pos na kaldez777@gmail.com (Foto: Pixabay)

2 AUTUMN Food and Craft Market will be held on June 2 at Jackson Dam in Brackenhurst. Stall bookings are now open and prices per stall are R150 or 250 if electricity is required. For bookings please contact Maureen or 083 601 0628 or via email at mareenvanstaden50@gmail.com.

3 ALL style dance workshop at Rietvlei Zoo Farm on July 3. Join in for a full workshop experience in LA Street Jazz by Nadia Katz, cabaret and dance fitness by Michael Julius and hip-hop by Regan Cati. Cost is R300 per person and funds raised will go towards funding five dancers on their way to Jamaica. The workshop starts at 2pm. For bookings contact 084 392 4205 or email regan@spectrestudios.co.za

3 YOU are invited to a fund-raising pageant and charity lunch on June 3 at The Art Farm at noon for 12.30pm. MC and celebrity guest will be the well known Nadia Herbst who plays Olivia in the soap 7de Laan. Tickets are available at R250 per person and R100 for children under 12. As this is a fund-raiser, people have been asked to bring something charitable, like non-perishable food and toiletries. These will be donated to the finalists’ charity organisations. For more information, contact R&A Events on 073 937 7216 or send an email to RandAEvents2@gmail.com or book online at Quicket.co.za

11 BAKKERS van die Pannekoekden bak weer op 11 Junie en belangstellendes moet hulle bestellings op 7 Junie plaas. Van pannekoeke tot vetkoeke word by die Alberton Aftree-Oord gebak en pryse wissel van R4 tot R25. Die volgende bakdae is op 25 Junie, 9 Julie, 23 Julie, 6 Augustus, 20 Augustus, 3 September, 17 September, 1 Oktober, 15 Oktober, 29 Oktober, 12 November en 26 November. Maak seker alle bestellings word op die Donderdag voor die Maandag geplaas. Vir meer inligting of om pryse uit te vind, skakel Lynette by 079 523 5437 of stuur ’n e-pos na cathy@arvb.co.za

14 SA Military History Society, Johannesburg branch will get together on June 14 at 8pm at the auditorium of the Museum of Military History, Erlswold Way, Saxonwold (next to the Zoo). The first event will be “The Felix Affair: Lothar Sittig, the Ossewabrandwag and the Trompke Network” by Evert Kleynhans with the main lecture “The Nanking Massacre 1937” by Charles Cohen. Wives are welcome to come along with their husbands and enjoy the evening with us. Visitors are charged R30 per person, which includes tea or coffee after the lecture. For more information, call the SA National Museum of Military History at 011 646 5513 or email scribe@samilitaryhistory.org

JULY

26 MANNE word na Laerskool Randhart se manne-aand op 26 Julie by Alberante Motors, Voortrekkerstraat 1, genooi. Tydens die geleentheid sal gaste vermaak word deur Fanie de Villiers en Radio Raps se Jonathan. Die koste beloop R5 500 per tafel. Vir meer inligting of om te bespreek skakel Corli op 082 402 6592 of Elnore op 083 344 7903.

AUGUST

2 IT is time for keen golfers and those who love having fun on the course to get their golfing buddies together for Amcare’s annual golf day. This year’s income-generating golf day will be hosted on August 2 at the Reading Country Club with the format being a better ball scramble.

Book your four-ball for R2 000, which will secure a golf workshop, halfway snack pack and dinner at the prize-giving. There will be a cash bar available. Carts and caddies are to be booked via the Pro Shop on 011 907 3666. There is also hole branding available on the day which is a great opportunity for businesses to create awareness. The community’s support in prizes will be most welcome. For bookings and more information contact Percy Bedser 079 015 0145 or percy@ccrables.co.za or Nadine Mason 079 500 8011 or marketing@amcare.org.za

25 COME and enjoy a real country morning with Broken Wings Association for Adults with Disabilities. They are extending an invitation to ladies to their annual Ladies Tea on August 25. The event will be held at the Dinwiddie Sports Club in Dinwiddie. Places are priced at R100 per person. The theme for the event is “Country” with a guest performance by Lance James. For more information or to book please contact Marietjie on 011 868 3415 or Sheryl on 072 998 7767.

REGULARS

THE Art Farm is open seven days a week and offers a restaurant, coffee shop, gallery, craft yard, pottery. For more information or bookings contact 079 208 8716 or bookings@the-artfarm.co.za. Plot 56, Klipriver Road, R550, Alewynspoort.

ARE you interested in playing darts? If so join other players from Joburg South at the Kibler Park Recreation Centre in Peggy Vera Street on a Thursday evening for a fun-filled evening. Men and women of all ages are welcome to join. The club is also trying to build a junior side, so bring your young ones with you. Play starts at 8pm until 11pm. Even if you just want to come and feel the vibe you are more than welcome, too. For more information contact Bradley 071 648 8008.

Do you want to become a Freemason? It’s great fun, it’s enjoyable and it offers great satisfaction. They meet on the fourth Monday of every month at 7.30pm. Freemasonry is not a religion or secret society but a society of good, true men with high ethical standards and morals. Friendship and trust are highly valued. Contact Bill on 083 377 9919 or email teleland@worldonline.co.za

SUNDAY guided walks take place every fourth Sunday at 8am through the Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve. The cost is R20 per person. Meet at the entrance precinct, Peggy Vera Road. Bookings: leabrash@kolisa.co.za

WANT to play as your favourite Star Wars character or Marvel hero? Join us on Saturdays from 10am to 5pm to play a demo game of Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures or Marvel Dice Masters at 33 Chrissie Street, Brackenhurst. Contact Adrian on 082 820 6995.

QUIZ Nights SA will host quiz nights every Thursday from 7pm at the Kraal at the Thaba Eco Hotel. The average quiz lasts about two hours and can be played in teams of four to six players. Thaba also presents the Kraal quiz promotion, which allows you to buy any meal for R100 and get a free drink.

COUNTRY Crafters is looking for new crafters. Contact Connie on 084 010 0500 or Jenny on 084 610 1733 or email countrycraftmarket@tiscali.co.za

CHURCH services are held at the Abundant Life Family Church in the Lido Hotel Chapel every Sunday at 9am on the corner of the R554 and the R82 Old Johannesburg Road, Eikenhof (enter from Shell garage at the Lido Hotel Chapel).

WRITERS’ Group meets every third Saturday of the month from 2pm to 4pm at Mayberry Park. Contact Denise on 082 082 0875.

FARMERS’ Crafter Market with crafts, fresh produce, woodwork, mosaics, décor and much more is held every Saturday from 9am to noon at The Art Farm, Plot 56, Klipriver Road, R550, Alewynspoort. Contact Tanet on 079 208 8716.

RIETVLEI Boeremark. Come and join in every first Saturday of the month from 7am to noon at the Rietvlei Lifestyle Centre, Swartkoppies Road (between Alberton and Liefde en Vrede). For stall bookings contact Anelia on 079 199 8641.

ALBERTON Voortrekkers vergader elke Maandag tussen 4nm en 5nm agter die Stallion Vulstasie, Ringpad-Oos, Alberton. Kontak Riana by 083 767 6327 om deel van hierdie groep te word.

ALBERTON Sports Shooting Club. Every Saturday is club day and you’re invited to join the other members for a day of shooting. Contact 082 959 9310.

HEADWAY Support Group. The support group is for people with brain injuries and their families. Headway also runs an activity day care centre. Contact June or Ann on 011 442 5733.

BRANDPUNT Kameraklub. Kom geniet elke eerste Dinsdag van die maand ons kameraklubaand. Dit word om 7.15nm in die Alberton Biblioteek gehou en word in Afrikaans en Engels aangebied. Kontak Theo Landman by 011 898 1357 of 082 462 1682.

BORDUURWERK en laslappies – wou u nog altyd dit probeer het? Kom geniet die tydjie saam met vriendinne. Kontak Jeanette by 011 902 6997.

ALBERTON Volkspelegroep kom weekliks vir ’n lekker tiekiedraai bymekaar. Almal, insluitend ouers en kinders, is welkom. Kontak 084 787 9999.

RIETVLEI Parkrun is a 5km walk/run every Saturday at 8am – and it’s free. All ages are welcome. Dogs on leads are also welcome. Register on www.parkrun.co.za and download your barcode.

HAPPY Hobblers is a social hiking group for active over 50-year-olds at the Rietvlei Zoo Farm. Stay for coffee afterward and make some new friends. Contact Harry on 082 414 4469.

VISIT the Southern Suburbs Camera Club. The club meets every second Thursday of the month at Russel James & Co Inc, 21 The Broads Street, Mulbarton, at 6.30pm for 7pm. Contact Bob on 083 994 3092.

REDWING Craft Market brings you all things new – a wide variety of stalls, tasty treats and something to drink. Visit them at Redwing Nursery, Second Avenue from 9am to 2pm every second Saturday of the month. Contact Elsabé on 079 757 7912 to book your stall.

SUPPORT Paws in Motion on the corner of Du Plessis Road and Second Avenue on Saturdays between 10am and 1pm when they sell boerewors rolls at R25 each. Funds raised go towards their pet rescue fund, which helps sick and injured strays.

TOUGH Love Alberton Support Group offers support for families being torn apart by unacceptable behaviour (drugs, alcohol, substance abuse, verbal or physical abuse) on Tuesdays from 7pm to 9pm. Contact John on 072 341 5455 or Debbie on 082 330 1378.

WALKERVILLE Farmer’s Market is open every Saturday from 9am to 3pm. They have pony rides, face painting, a free honesty library and more. In addition to their usual extensive range of homemade cakes, jams, handmade mosaics, home accessories, pet accessories, plants, fresh vegetables and honey.

Delicious meals are available from their various food court outlets, as well as credit card facilities, free entrance and free parking. The market is at 112 Main Street, Walkerville (on the R82 between Southgate and Vereeniging, just off the four-way stop in Walkerville). Email info@wfmarket.co.za

CALLING all older folk to join the Probus Club of Alberton – come and make new friends, have fun and support one another. Membership is R50 per year. Afrikaans-speaking members are also welcome. Contact Ken on 083 276 2351, Karin on 082 512 2569 or Amy on 082 800 9074.

DIE Afrikaanse Toastmasters kom elke tweede en vierde Donderdag van die maand om 7nm by die NG-kerk op die hoek van Jan Meyer- en Bassonstrate in South Crest bymekaar. Kontak Adri Rothmann by 072 686 3549.

WOULD you like to play contract bridge in a congenial environment? Mondeor Bridge Club meets every Thursday at 7.15pm in the community hall of the Glenzicht Retirement Village on the corner of East and Victoria streets, Linmeyer. While some experience is useful, you do not have to be an Omar Sharif. Contact Anne du Plessis on 011 682 2368 or 083 252 1882 or Wim van Gils on 011 907 5094 or 082 952 7459.

A STEP-PARENT support group meets on the first and third Saturday of every month from 9am to 11am at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 4 FH Odendaal Street, Germiston. Contact Alice Swanepoel on 082 541 1667.

PANORAMA Flea Market. Come and take a look at the new stores opening up at the flea market over the next few weeks. The market is situated just off Kliprivier Drive in Mulbarton and is the busiest flea market in the South with almost 400 stalls. Open on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

DEALING with the death of a child? Circle of Compassion is a support group for families dealing with this situation. It is a very difficult, long and lonely process for families. You can start the healing process. Contact Madeleine on 076 318 4244.

VEK Lofdal, Vyfdelaan 55, Alberton-Noord, se dienste vind Sondae om 9vm plaas. Kontak Raymond en Christa Ambrose by 011 740 6172 of 084 235 0288.

BINGO is played on Thursdays at 10am at the Crown Gardens Recreation Centre. Contact Audrey on 011 680 3774.

CHRISTIAN Book Club meets every first Saturday of the month at 1.30pm at Shatopia, 56 Hennie Alberts Street, Brackenhurst, Alberton. Please bring a book with your refreshments and money for tea, etc. Contact 079 072 5424.

TOUGHLOVE South Africa, a non-profit organisation, runs a group to support families in the Lenasia community. The meetings are held every Saturday from 9.30am to 11.30am at Thames House, 10 Corobrick Road, Lenasia.

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